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Apr 28 2026
3rd Cir. 24-2260 Panel Decision

COREY R. KENDIG v. NICHOLAS STOLAR

The Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Trooper Nicholas Stolar, holding that while omitting self-defense evidence from a probable cause affidavit can violate the Fourth Amendment, the right was not clearly established at the time of the arrest. Consequently, Trooper Stolar retains qualified immunity despite the court's new rule requiring officers to disclose known facts that conclusively negate the mental state of a charged crime.

Civil Rights - Section 1983 Criminal Fourth Amendment - Search & Seizure Qualified Immunity
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Apr 28 2026
6th Cir. 25-3458 Published

Crenshaw v. Warden, Lorain Correctional Institution

The Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Charles Crenshaw's lawsuit against federal and state prison wardens, ruling that his claims were either time-barred or failed to state a valid legal cause of action. The court held that his Federal Tort Claims Act suit was filed too late and that his constitutional claims lacked the specific factual allegations required to proceed.

Civil Rights - Section 1983 Criminal Drug Trafficking
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Apr 28 2026
6th Cir. 25-3361 Published

United States v. Gaither

The Sixth Circuit affirmed the denial of Antoine Gaither's motion to suppress a handgun found in his vehicle, ruling that the deputy had probable cause to search based on the odor of burnt marijuana. The court further held that ordering the driver out of the car was lawful under established precedent, regardless of the duration of the stop.

Criminal Firearms
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Apr 28 2026
5th Cir. 25-40725 Per Curiam

United States v. Bello

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of a federal prisoner's motion for compassionate release because he was sentenced after the relevant sentencing guideline amendment took effect. The court also dismissed the defendant's appeal regarding a final forfeiture order, ruling that he lacked standing since his property rights were already settled by the preliminary forfeiture order.

Compassionate Release Criminal Forfeiture / Penalty Standing
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Apr 28 2026
5th Cir. 25-40384 Per Curiam

United States v. Lubiano-Vidales

The Fifth Circuit granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review. The court's decision confirms that the district court's judgment remains in effect while excusing the defendant from further appellate proceedings.

Anders Brief Criminal
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Apr 28 2026
5th Cir. 25-30475 Per Curiam

United States v. Vargas-Duque

The Fifth Circuit granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review. The court concurred with the attorney's assessment that the case presented no grounds for appellate relief under the Anders standard.

Anders Brief Criminal
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Apr 28 2026
5th Cir. 25-30192 Per Curiam

United States of America v. Julius Augillard

The Fifth Circuit affirmed Julius Augillard's 70-month sentence, ruling that his prior state conviction qualified as a controlled substance offense under the realistic probability test. However, the court vacated part of the judgment because the district court failed to orally pronounce a discretionary supervised release condition that appeared in the written order.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines Supervised Release
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Apr 28 2026
5th Cir. 25-11133 Per Curiam

United States v. Diaz, Jr.

The Fifth Circuit granted an appointed attorney's motion to withdraw and dismissed the defendant's appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review. The court concurred with the attorney's assessment that the case lacked arguable grounds for reversal under the *Anders* standard.

Anders Brief Criminal
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Apr 28 2026
11th Cir. 3:23-cr-00064-TKW-1 Per Curiam

United States v. Beck

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the drug conspiracy and possession convictions of Philip Beck, Florence Beck, and Joshua Martinez, rejecting challenges to the admission of evidence and sentencing determinations. The court held that inconsistencies in Florence Beck's post-arrest statements were credibility issues for the jury, not grounds for reversal, and that the district court properly applied Rule 404(b) and safety-valve standards.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Mandatory Minimum Sixth Amendment - Confrontation Clause
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Apr 28 2026
5th Cir. 25-11031 Per Curiam

United States v. Negron-Cardona

The Fifth Circuit granted the Federal Public Defender's motion to withdraw from representing Jose Negron-Cardona after reviewing the case record. The court dismissed the appeal, finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review under the standard set in Anders v. California.

Anders Brief Criminal
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